Entry requirements and pathways
International students

Academic entry requirement

Prerequisites

Successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent).

Selection criteria

• Successful completion of a bridging program that contains 2 streams (requirement for a bridging program and stream/s are dependent on the type of prior undergraduate degree).

Bridging Program - Preparation for healthcare studies:

Stream 1 - Bridging Course in Physiology and Anatomy

Stream 2 - Sociocultural Concepts in Health Care

Details relating to cost are included within the additional cost section.

Note: Meeting minimum prerequisites does not guarantee an offer of a place. Entry into all La Trobe courses is based on competitive selection and there may be limited places available.

English language requirement

7.0 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 7.0.

IELTS, TOEFL and PTE are the only English Proficiency tests accepted for entry into this course.

Please note:
Pearson Test of English(PTE) Academic.
Applicants must achieve a minimum overall score of 65 and a minimum score of 65 in each of the four communicative skills (listening, reading, writing and speaking).

NOTE:

We will only accept test results:

1. from one test sitting, or
2. a maximum of two test sittings in a six month period only if:

• a minimum overall score of 65 is achieved in each sitting, and
• you achieve a minimum score of 65 in each of the communicative skills across the two sittings, and
• no score in any of the communicative skills is below 58

Please refer to our English Language Requirements page for details of other accepted English Proficiency tests and additional recognised English Language Proficiency Measures, such as English as the language of instruction.

Core participation requirements

Core Participation Requirements are abilities, attributes and behaviours that are required to undertake learning activities and professional experience in your course. These requirements are provided for your information and are not entry requirements. Core Participation Requirements are also referred to as Inherent Requirements by other institutions.

La Trobe University wants you to understand the Core Participation Requirements of your course so you can:

• determine if you may need support during your studies; and
• make an informed decision about whether the course is suitable for you.

If there are any Core Participation Requirements listed below that you do not feel capable of demonstrating, we may be able to make adjustments that may support your studies. Please contact the AccessAbility Hub or your Course Coordinator to discuss any adjustments you may need.

As a La Trobe student, you will also need to abide by the Student Charter and meet any professional accreditation requirements of your course.

https://www.latrobe.edu.au/courses/master-of-nursing-practice#/overview?location=WO&studentType=int&year=2025

Please send the student details and documents to admissions@indoglobalstudies.org. IGS team will submit the application through QS portal.